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CPSC recall · Reported December 4, 2003

CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. Announce Recall of Snow Play Candleholder

Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.

Recall #
04046
Affected scope
14,338
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Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas recalled The recalled candleholder is about 6 inches high and is packaged in a box with "Home Inte… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. Announce Recall of Snow Play Candleholder was recalled by Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas in December 4, 2003. Reason: Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.. Remedy: Stop using the candleholder immediately and return the candleholder to Home Interiors & G…. Verify recall #04046 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen..

Moderate
severity level
14K units
affected scope
December 4, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04046 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #04046) was formally reported on December 4, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 14,338.

The documented reason for this recall is: Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Stop using the candleholder immediately and return the candleholder to Home Interiors & Gifts, 2901 Trade Center, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75007, Attn: Snow Play Recall. Consumers should clearly mar… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

14,338

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled candleholder is about 6 inches high and is packaged in a box with "Home Interiors" written on the top of the box. Each candleholder has three snowmen linked by a small rope, "sledding" down a hill around the votive candleholder. The snowmen are painted red, blue, and green.

Reason for recall

Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.

Remedy, what to do

Stop using the candleholder immediately and return the candleholder to Home Interiors & Gifts, 2901 Trade Center, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75007, Attn: Snow Play Recall. Consumers should clearly mark the outside of the box with their name, return address, and total number of candleholders being returned, to receive a $20 gift certificate from Home Interiors for the full purchase price and shipping expense.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 04046
Date reported December 4, 2003
Date initiated December 4, 2003
Recalling firm Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas
Affected scope 14,338
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

14,338 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Stop using the candleholder immediately and return the candleholder to Home Interiors & Gifts, 2901 Trade Center, Suite 100, Carr…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled candleholder is about 6 inches high and is packaged in a box with "Home Interiors" written on the top of the box. Each candleholder has three snowmen linked by a small rope, "sledding" down a hill around the votive candleholder. The snowmen are painted red, blue, and green.. Recalled by Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas. Units affected: 14,338.
Why was this product recalled?
Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.
What should consumers do?
Stop using the candleholder immediately and return the candleholder to Home Interiors & Gifts, 2901 Trade Center, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75007, Attn: Snow Play Recall. Consumers should clearly mark the outside of the box with their name, return address, and total number of candleholders being returned, to receive a $20 gift certificate from Home Interiors for the full purchase price and shipping expense.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 4, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04046.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (04046) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 4, 2003. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.